Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul - Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After receiving your room key, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the vibrant city of Istanbul. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Istanbul Half-Day City Tour – Tokat

Istanbul - Begin with a visit to TOPKAPI PALACE, the grand residence of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses a stunning collection of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the renowned jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, which contains relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next, visit the SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE, located opposite St. Sophia. Built in the 16th century by architect Mehmet, it is famously known as the BLUE MOSQUE due to its magnificent interior adorned with blue Iznik tiles. Explore the HIPPODROME, the ancient site of chariot races, featuring three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, experience a unique leather fashion show at a Leather Factory. Conclude the tour with a visit to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR. After the tour, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Tokat. Upon arrival at Tokat Airport, transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Tokat.

Tokat City Tour

Farm Visit and Gastronomical Activities

Traditional Village Visit & Peach Picking

Journey from Tokat to Sivas and Sivas City Tour

Sivas - Depart for Sivas, located at an altitude of 1275 meters, making it the highest city in the Central Anatolian Region and the most mountainous with numerous peaks. This rugged terrain has been home to many tribes throughout history, leaving behind numerous notable monuments. Begin your exploration with visits to the Archaeology Museum, Sifaiye Madrasah, The Double Minaret Madrasah, Buruciye Madrasah, Castle Mosque, Gendarme House, Government House, Great Mosque, and the Broken and Curved Bridge. Take a break for a local lunch. Afterward, continue visiting Ottoman highlights such as Meydan Mosque, Sems-i Sivasi Tomb, İhramcizade Cultural and Art House, Subasi Karavansarai, and Tashan Karavansarai. Dinner and overnight stay in Sivas.

Sivas – Divrigi – Kangal Tour - Cappadocia

Cappadocia - Travel to the Divrigi district, approximately 170 km from the center. Start with the Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi, a remarkable structure combining a monumental hypostyle mosque with a two-story hospital, including a tomb. The mosque is a unique masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Continue with visits to Divrigi Castle and historical mansions until the lunch break. After lunch, depart for Kangal town, where you will visit the Hot Spring Water Pools and have the opportunity to see the Kangal dogs, a breed of large livestock guardian dogs originating from this town. Enjoy some relaxation time in the pools. After lunch, depart for Cappadocia, a 3-hour drive. Transfer and check-in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

Cappadocia - Visit Ozkonak Underground City, followed by a trip to Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia. After Uchisar, explore the Goreme Open Air Museum, the heart of Cappadocia, renowned for its 10th-century frescoes depicting the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next, visit Cavusin, an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Avanos. After lunch, visit a pottery workshop to learn about pottery making. Then, head to Love Valley, a hidden valley with stunning natural formations. Despite their resemblance to human figures, these formations are entirely natural. Visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next, explore Devrent Valley, known for its animal-like rock formations. Finally, visit a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Return to Istanbul - End of Tour

Istanbul - Depart for Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul, followed by your journey home. We hope you had a memorable tour and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with us. Thank you for joining us.

• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul to Tokat
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Guided Tokat City Tour
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Istanbul
• Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
• Guided Farm Visit and Gastronomical Activities Tour
• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Tokat
• Guided A Traditional Village Visit & Peach Picking Tour
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Sivas
• Hotel Room Taxes
• Guided Istanbul City Tour
• Departure Airport transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• Guided Sivas-Divrigi-Kangal City Tour
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

• International flights
• Insurance: All types
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Tokat
• Domestic flights from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• City tax
• Tipping
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

This itinerary is among the finest in Turkey for those seeking an authentic experience of Central Anatolia, featuring the country’s ecological, gastronomical, and historical attractions. The journey begins with a visit to Tokat City, strategically positioned at the crossroads of the Black Sea and Eastern Region, extending into Central Anatolia, and rich in ecological and gastronomical offerings. The tour then proceeds to Sivas, recognized as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005. Finally, the itinerary includes a visit to the historically unique fairy chimneys and underground cities of Cappadocia.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.